Don Tracy
Republican candidate for United States Senator, Illinois · Open seat
Don Tracy is the Republican nominee for Illinois's open U.S. Senate seat in the November 3, 2026 general election. He ran in the March 17, 2026 Republican primary. On October 20, 2026, he debated Democratic nominee Juliana Stratton at an event hosted by WTTW in Chicago.
Where Tracy stands
- Cost of living
- Says his top priority in the U.S. Senate would be lowering the cost of living and making life more affordable, and that he wants communities to be safer.
- Energy and climate
- Says carbon emissions should be reduced, including by supporting wind and solar "to a reasonable extent." Says nuclear energy and fossil fuels are an essential part of U.S. energy production.
- Russia and Ukraine
- Says he would not vote for a U.S.-Russia deal to end the war in Ukraine if it removed sanctions on Russia. Says war should always be a last resort for settling international disputes.
Background
- Ran for U.S. Senate in the March 17, 2026 Illinois Republican primary
- 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Illinois
In the news
- Illinois US Senate candidates Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy debate 2 weeks out from midterms The Daily Illini, October 22, 2026
Also running for United States Senator
- Juliana Stratton Democratic
- Whitfield Harrington Jr. American Center
Sources
- WTTW Voter Guide (2026 primary): Don Tracy candidate Q&A
- The Daily Illini: Stratton–Tracy debate coverage
Last researched October 22, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.